The Eruption Might Become A Friendly Tourist Attraction But The Future Is Still Very Uncertain

The current eruption is the least of my worries now because this scenario from 2020 may begin to develop into something new according to Icelandic experts. I'm therefore using this video to speculate a bit about the future with new footage ask some serious questions about how well prepared we are. The Blue Lagoon will reopen Saturday April 6th but at their own risk according to the authorites. Gas pollution could still become a problem there from time to time.
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[@katiobrien7854]

I so appreciate the work you have put into the hours and hours of footage. Your coverage is the only one I listen to. Thank you my friend for letting the world see Iceland through the eyes of a person who so obviously loves her.

[@JustIcelandic]

Wow, thank you very much and greetings from Iceland :)

[@christinerose5648]

I look forward to your updates. I watch another which has a very academic approach whereas being an Icelander yourself, yours approach is more down to earth and you give a local perspective: problems with Government policies etc

[@spocksdaughter9641]

Yes that is exactly why so many of us have been so loyal to his content and the extreme effort/costs to make his vids for us and Prosperity.

[@williamsmouse6]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!! I enjoy all you do!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for watching!

[@Seafariireland]

Time to move someplace safe!

[@travellinglight77]

Good to hear the seismic activity has improved. I cannot imagine living on a young active volcanic island, with so many unknowns. Iceland’s landscape is so dramatic and beautiful- a microcosm of geologic history and activity. No wonder Icelanders are such courageous amazing people. The footage and coverage you provide, Gylfi, is incredible.

[@dianem2071]

Thanks Gylfi! I learn so much from your videos because they contain knowledge, heart and soul. Icelanders are a resilient people! Certainly through all this uncertainty residents in Grindavik and other locals on the peninsula have really shown their resilience. I hope the drama is slowing down and the SO2 levels decline. The magma people can live with. Those gases are so toxic. Glad you’re back after being sick. Was getting worried!👏👏👍

[@markuserikssen]

Interesting video again! When I was living in Iceland (2020-2021) I was already scared of what would happen to Grindavik. I'm also surprised Reykjavik keeps expanding around Vellir, closest to the volcano. There are literally old lava flows there. A bit further away, the IKEA is also situated on old lava fields. These should be big warning signs that it could happen again, but I feel like not much is being done to protect the city from possible eruptions. It's also ridicolous that there are still people who think a new airport at Hvassahraun would be a good idea.

[@sciangear4782]

"If our fore-fathers had known about geology"... Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city (where I live), is built on top of a volcanic field with over 50 known vents. Wellington, our capital, sits smack-bang on our largest fault-line, and is hugely prone to earthquakes. Christchurch was built by people who thought buildings only had to withstand gravity, not the sideways shaking an earthquake produces. But will we shift our cities to safer places? What do you think? Sending aroha (love) to Ísland from Aotearoa 🇳🇿❤️🇮🇸

[@sparklepea]

Curiosity only what are the safer locations for relocation of NZs major cities?

[@meikala2114]

@@sparklepea Sydney and Brisbane

[@jjMcCartan9686]

​@@meikala2114Theres a huge faultline just outside Sydney.

[@sciangear4782]

@@sparklepea Most of our cities have ports; Hamilton and Palmerston North are the only ones inland, so safe from tsunami. Northland has the lowest earthquake risk, I believe, but Whangārei is a port city. Honestly, Hamilton has better accessibility than Palmy, but they'd both probably do. The South Island is basically the Alpine Fault, and in any case, let's keep it as unspoilt as it currently is

[@Vulcano7965]

It could be worse. See Naples. Where the city extends into the Campi Flegrei caldera. Which experienced an eruption just 500 years ago. And had rather frequent eruptions at Vesuvius until 1944.

[@EducatedSkeptic]

WOW! Thanks so much for yet another thorough update! So hoping that the next eruption on the Krisavik System (when, not if, it comes) will be away from both Reykjavik AND Grindavik. Encouraged, but saddened, to catch the inevitable conclusions that I must draw (from the USA) by your expression of hope that unscrupulous POLITICIANS and DEVELOPERS would not be building new housing on sites potentially unsafe in the long term. We have problems with both in our country. The BEST human response to this ongoing creation of new Icelandic terrain is to try to build, as much as reasonably as possible, FAR AWAY from the known spreading center of the Reykjanes Ridge. Unfortunately Grindavik is a GREAT harbour, while sitting right in the "target line" for potential future eruptions. May it be spared! Much LOVE and best wishes to the people of Iceland, and to you especially, for your incredible toughness and resilience! Take care, stay safe, and may Surtr, Vulcan and Hephaestus be gracious unto you and ALL the people of Iceland!

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

An earthquake in New Jersey USA woke up my friend in the city of New York. I doubt we have any problems here but I do find the ever changing state of Iceland fascinating. Thank you Gylfi for your updates. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@richellesteyn]

Such a great vid - perfect balance between stunning visuals, knowledge of Iceland's volcanoes, history, geography, politics, depth and breadth.. love it!

[@rally618]

That lake is beautiful with the mountains covered in snow. So blue!!!!! That horse was beautiful as well. You have a very interesting island there!!!!! Stay Safe and healthy!!!!!!!

[@rally618]

My country had an earthquake near the new York City area. That's very strange. The wrong coast. LOL.

[@garygallozzi2845]

The best Icelandic volcano channel by far,thank you so much for the updates,the scenery and geology are incredible,stay safe😬🙏🏻

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much🤗

[@ericfielding2540]

Building a completely new city to replace Reykjavik sounds very expensive for a small country, but maybe it could be done gradually over some time. Thanks for an interesting discussion about the possibilities for the future.

[@T1M6]

Most definitely my No 1 channel to go to for information , your practical approach is far more interesting than some others ( that I no longer watch). 😂

[@stephanieparker1250]

I’m relieved things are stable for now. ❤❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Us to ❤

[@ChristophersMum]

Thank you Gylfi...your thoughts on the future of Iceland...her capital, volcanoes and building practices are quite enlightening...and what you are suggesting seems very sensible...and I do hope that the future of Grindavik can be solved...If it were me I don't think that I could stay there with all the caverns and fractures just under you're feet...however time will tell just how matters pan out for your people...Regards from Scotland😁🌋🌠

[@lyntattersall7300]

Thanks for the wonderful drone footage. Such an exquisite country😊And thanks for your commentary from local perspective. Very interesting 😊Greetings from the south coast of Western Australia

[@lhaaa1059]

Exactly. The knowledge gained so far should not be ignored or covered up for profiting by the corrupt.

[@padawanlence7039]

Thank you for the informative update. You are by far the most accessible source for this situation!

[@t6h1y1]

Thank you.

[@JustIcelandic]

You're welcome!

[@susandemarco6628]

I was in Iceland in October. Almost jumped on a flight the other day, partly to see the volcano and partly to support wonderful Iceland. Always a pleasure to receive a Gylfi update. 💕🇨🇦☀️

[@JustIcelandic]

😊 thanks

[@henrystrickland1256]

I can’t imagine how much money must be spent on volcano protection

[@Tiisiphone]

I'm fascinated by volcanoes since childhood and would very much like to visit an eruption site someday. But such tourism *must* be ethical (and safe of course). When Cumbre Vieja in the Canary Islands erupted in 2021, destroying crops and villages alike, tourists flocked the island while people who lost everything were crying in despair, seeing their homes swallowed by lava flows in real time. I would never, ever behave like that, it's a question of decency.

[@garyl2981]

Excellent content. Drone footage, great scientific content and a pleasant voiceover.

[@SweetOne.]

Amazing footage! Iceland is so beautiful through your eyes! Thank you for your Update. You sound so much better, I hope you are well

[@freedomforever6718]

Very good update. The tourist income will be helpful. Good luck. Be safe.

[@sledge7583]

Thank you for the update and all the hard work you put in to bring us this wonderful information.

[@HarryWHill-GA]

Thank you. Take care. Spring is on the way.

[@JustIcelandic]

Can't wait!

[@LemonLadyRecords]

Amazing volcano droneage!! Especially the long views, which aren't done as much. Just beautiful, ty. But all your footage is next level.

[@tuna22lm]

I personally live by Murphys Law: What can go wrong will go wrong so I try to be prepared for what ever I am doing just invade that law comes into effect.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

"If I knew then what I know now" has been humanity's story. So we plow on in our poker game by playing the hand we're dealt (from my grandfather's philosophy handbook 😁). Looking forward to you being able to bring us the more scenic stuff rather than always having to deal with "right now." Bless you and yours, and see you next time.

[@pauljames5281]

At least a spell of calm for the residents. Hope it happens as they have been thru so much. Thanks for the update.

[@malguskerensky]

Wonderful work with the labeling of the various areas and the drone footage mix in. Thank you for the efforts and continued updates!

[@paulrandig]

I just realized that as soon you greet us "Hello and greetings from Iceland!" I produce a big smile like when meeting a good friend who has stopped by.

[@Celeste-in-Oz]

I really enjoy the compilation of landscape shots and little stories like a pony munching hay 🐴 and someone getting bogged in a mud flat 😅 it creates a more wholistic picture of Iceland

[@johnmeneses7039]

Many Thanks Gylfi. Keep up the good work. Best regards and wishes from NZ.

[@ironclay3939]

Hello against/still Just Iceland, I must say after our last comment about isolated and may miss WWIII - you came back with "Well we have an Airport!?" Well Bingo Bro I don't know how you pulled or intend to pull off blowing up the airport but my hat is off to you !! It's Looking Good!!

[@travellinglight77]

I love seeing footage of the Iceland horses and nature - prayers for everyone there and all of the animals and creatures of Iceland. 🇮🇸 I have to agree, Gylfi, nature isn’t so frightening - it just does what it does, but some of the politicians and people planning communities and infrastructure without wisdom or care can be a whole other story 😨

[@bartvschuylenburg]

Great information as allways. Do you have an idea where in Iceland a second Reykjavik could be located?

[@SCW1060]

Another great video. Thank you

[@olivemd]

Thank you for your updates. I hope everything turns out for the best.

[@Greblav]

Thank you Gylfi ❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)

[@RankinMsP]

The professor's name is the most Icelandic thing ever. 😊 I love it. As usual, great visuals and information in your iconic style and wit. Your channel deserves millions of views.

[@heidi8665]

Thank you Gylfi. All the best for you, your country and his people and living creatures.

[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

Wonderful views from the skies, as always, and down-to-earth information - no wonder you are nearing 100k subscribers! Best of luck for the future, safe drives and walks when hunting for more video footage, and may your drones always return to you without incident.

[@TheOctubre12]

Thank you for your updates, I was thinking too, how people can stay close to the volcano area after all of this. And before that how could build a city in the volcanic area , looks what happens in Pompeya, I’ll be afraid. It’s just a thought, greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Kaue1722]

Thank you for the updates Gilfy, leave the subtitles option activated in the videos please, I usually use automatic translation to understand better, as I don't speak English yet.

[@user-mr9gc8ku4u]

Every update makes me even more excited about a visit to Iceland in September thank you for your hard work and beautiful cinematography

[@wendywilson18]

Always great to hear your perspectives and see your video coverage! What will be, will be, of course, but you speak from a true Icelandic heart and soul. Thank you!

[@venitabucceri8435]

Sir, you are so knowledgeable. It is a privilege and pleasure to listen to you.

[@penihavir1777]

Thank you, as always. ♥️

[@18robsmith]

Why am I hearing Starships' "We built this city on rock and roll" echoing around my head just now? Relocating a country's main airport is no small matter, nor is moving the same country's capital city. For both you need a fairly large "flat" land area, that is geologically stable with a relatively benign climate. In the case of Iceland I can't see many areas that fulfil these needs, look further north and the climate gets colder, move to the centre of the country and there are mountains and glaciers to contend with, look to the south coast and there may be a few places that are just about big enough and flat enough, then look at the east coastal region and there may be one or two possible areas. Then there's two questions that run in parallel - Time? and Willingness? Time has two parts - how long have the existing airport and city got, and how long to develop the infrastructure? Civil engineers can give rough figures for both, but I'd guess at least ten years for cutting the first sod to being up and running. Willingness is harder to quantify as it depends on both internal and external influences.

[@Lindy98]

Thank you. I look forward to your next video.

[@tuna22lm]

That looks like a beautiful lake.

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes it's a very special place :)

[@user-mg5ln7me5k]

Thank you, Gylfi, I really enjoy your video updates keep up the great work. Iceland is such a unique place

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for watching!

[@yomogami4561]

thanks for the information gylfi always glad to hear your updates and thoughts

[@annabee1984]

I always look out with great anticipation for your footage, updates and info. Thank you Gylfi for another gem! 😊

[@gailgreen5012]

Excellent video. Thanks so much

[@annekekuiken4461]

Thank you so much for your information, it is very interesting! Good job! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@benoitjaret9088]

Always interesting to hear your thoughts about what is going on. Amazing images, as always. Thank you.

[@davidhdavidh]

I love following your updates, i feel like I'm never far away

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@aoilpe]

As informative as always. Thank you

[@terinac5082]

Absolutely love your updates. Fascinating. Thank you so much.

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you like them!

[@freebirdh604]

Absolutely fantastic video’s Glyfi. Some people take footage but yours are ‘art’. I do enjoy live streams, etc, however yours are in a class of their own 💞

[@sandrine.t]

@JustIcelandic I really love your channel :) Always great footage and insightful information, it is so appreciated. Looking forward to your interview/conversation with Shawn Willsey :)

[@willemienkort7791]

Thank you for sharing your video. I loved the images you made. I look forward to your updates

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much!

[@petrakostyszyn389]

Gylfi, again this video is such interessing. I loved watching and listening to your comments. Thank you so so much!

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marionsworld24]

You always have interesting information Gylfi. Beautiful film work and you tell us the things that other people don't. About the impact on the people and infrastructure etc. Always lovely to see one of your videos come up. Thank you.

[@petramaas8574]

Wow, the images of the volcano plume with the clouds and the atmosphere are breathtaking 🤩. It would be nice to have a tourist friendly eruption, but there's a lot of gas emission. Thank you for the update, will be continued no doubt.

[@alienallen2983]

THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE 😊👍🙏>>>💚

[@paulemmerson4535]

Thank you for your updates and opinions I always look forward to them. Brilliant coverage your do. Take care

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you kindly 🤗

[@gr4653]

Thank you. You are doing a very great and important job. The politicians are in big trouble. They can't get into sanity as long as they can be bribed.

[@nohithair]

Gylfi, as always, I love hearing your voice and your thoughts. Doesn't matter where you go with what you say or offer us, exactly. I just appreciate your presence and your time that you freely give. Our stories -- our personal stories -- are what motivate us and make life real and create what matters to each of us learning about each other. There's a book, "Cold Anger: A Story of Faith and Power Politics" which makes this point quite well. Our life stories are what connect us, inform us, motivate us. You tell a story. And in the process these stories brings us together -- as family. Best wishes, of course. And all my love, as well. I did finally look at your earlier videos (more than 4 yrs ago) and I believe you offered us your visage then. And I love the person I saw then and there, too, as well. I would give you a hug if I could.

[@sheilaathay2034]

The voice of reason, Gylfi! ❤

[@marienevens885]

Thank you so much it's so intresting to now all what you now about all this situation off your beautyful country Iceland. I really hope that mother earth will calm down ...and Thank you so much for sharing this whit us !

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! 😃

[@Sunnbobb]

Great planning information and questions

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you think so!

[@stephanieparker1250]

7:15 I hope your car is not stuck in that soil 🤭😵‍💫

[@JustIcelandic]

No but I had to tease the guy with the drone, he sat there waiting for help but this kind of offloading is illegal.... and very expensive it the get caught...

[@stephanieparker1250]

@@JustIcelandic I can see why it’s illegal! Destructive and the rescue agency would have to spend time and money saving the dumb dumbs who went out there. I wonder if he noticed your drone 🤣🤗

[@OneCatShortOfCrazy]

Stunning footage and great information as always 🤗

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for watching🤗

[@kaybrown7879]

I really love your videos!!! The volcano is Amazing!!! Thank you!!!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton :)

[@choosewisely616]

Your footage is stunning, as always, Gylfi. ❤Additionally I really appreciate your well thought out points of concern. Your local knowledge and wisdom is invaluable. I hope the people who make these decisions are listening. Have you considered another place that would be more suitable for the capital city?

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes I started to film it in 2021, it's actually the only place, or the are from Akranes from south to Mýrar to the north.

[@stanleydomalewski8497]

Good Luck and Best Wishes !

[@palantir135]

Good evening Gylfi, Thanks for the update and beautiful drone footage. As long as people don’t get hurt or worse, volcanoes can be a great tourist attraction. But volcanoes do their own things and they don’t care about anything. We had 25°C today here in the southeast of the Netherlands;a new record because normal temperature is about 14°C. Coming days back to normal temperatures and rain showers. Greetings to you.

[@MegaDeano1963]

Great pictures and you are natrual when it come to narration

[@earth2becky]

Thank you! Very interesting perspective about moving the city and industry to a safer spot. It may happen naturally as businesses find better locations. But who knows.

[@bherylkuebler986]

Thank you!

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome!

[@JimmyLarsen33]

@ just icelandic - First, thanks for at great video. May i ask, all those earthquakes....can people on Iceland feel those ??

[@varevable]

Thank you again for this great update. What I have become curious about: how do they measure / know what’s going on 10-15km deep? Or how do they know that at for example 5km deep the magma is filling up magma chambers? And what I also find hard to find: how big is the biggest crater on this eruption? I have truly no idea about the width and the height. Hope you read this and can help me with my questions. Now by writing or maybe a video in the future? Good luck with everything!

[@AJL200]

I know there are more important issues in your video but thanks for including the beautiful horse at 9:30 🙂

[@JustIcelandic]

Im actually filming horses every now to make a long horse video some day :)

[@AJL200]

@@JustIcelandicI look forward to that 😊 and maybe to see them in person one day

[@BytebroUK]

I don't recall if I've asked you this before, but... I'm coming up for retirement soon-ish, and a visit to Iceland is near top of my bucket-list. Are you able to give any recommendations for good places to stay (or more important perhaps, places to avoid?!)

[@anitajohannadrost]

Interesting 👍😁🍀thank you.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

one crater now.

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes, just like the first 3 eruptions but this could go one for some time

[@fagan4119]

0:23 incredible footage.

[@benjaminlamey3591]

I can completely understand if Iceland decide to create a second basket to put the eggs. even a third one may help. Regarding the road to the airport, would it be interesting to create a ferry system from the capital city to the airport ? that would avoid any land issue. and you are a land of seamen at the origin. As a tourist, that would probably be a great view to the area as an introduction after landing in the country. I like how pragmatic you approach the things

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

But Gylfi, the tension around Grindavik is still slowly rising. I wonder if the dike is now feed directly by the plume? And all the other seismometers around are getting slowly more restless. In my opinion it’s not over…

[@JustIcelandic]

I think it's just starting on the eastern part, by lake Kleifarvatn and all the way to Hengill, but to the west, it's all quite calm for the first time in long time, but might not last though as we know :) I hope that Prof. Þorvaldur got this one right, but we might both suffer from wishful thinking :)

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

@@JustIcelandic But that is not unusual! We had earthquake swarms over there all over the years…. Isak Finnbogsen has an underwater-drone and he had made a live stream out there, I think it was last year, in this lake. There where gas bubbles all over the ground.

[@joanlawson9548]

Have you written a book? If so I would be the first to buy it as I find your theories and knowledge fascinating.If you haven’t , you should.

[@goss1961]

How about moving the capital to Akureyri with its lovely weather?

[@scottmouse1921]

Though the current eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula seems to be slowing is uplift continuing?

[@mazinnasralla2036]

Svartsengi is now inflating. How strong this trend is, or even how certain we can be in it, is to be seen but we need to be aware that the situation might be changing.

[@laurawoodford1225]

Thanks hope the powers that be start thinking of future

[@KatlaJokulsdottir]

What exactly is Þorvaldur Þorðarson's argument for saying that he expects the Svartsengi episode to come to en end when this eruption stops? On the one hand, the route for the magma seems to be open from great depth all the way up. So for sure, one scenario is that the current eruption ends because the inflow from below ceases, and in that case it would be likely that the episode ceases. On the other hand, if something else happens to impede the eruption, e.g. the magma route from Svartsengi to the surface becomes blocked for some reason (I don't know how likely that is), and the inflow from great depth remains intact, then the little shallow magma chamber under Svartsengi could just inflate again and build up pressure to free the route to the surface again. Or find another route nearby. So what makes Þorvaldur think this will stop? As far as I understand there are no clear indications that the magma inflow is stopping; in fact, the eruption is now going at a rate of 7-8m^3 lava per second, whereas before this and the last eruption the magma chamber filled at a rate of 8 million m^3 in 20 days, which means 4-5m^3/s. So unless part of the magma before the last eruption somehow went elsewhere (but wouldn't that have caused measurable inflation?), this seems to be an increase, rather than a decrease, in magma inflow. Which doesn't mean that it cannot stop in a few months, or weeks or maybe days, but I am not sure that there are actual indications for this.